May 2026 Fairs & Festivals in New Jersey
7 events happening across the state in May 2026.
EndedFreeFamilySeasonal
Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival (Atlantic City Airshow)
Free three-day boardwalk airshow and festival in Atlantic City.
Fri–Sun, May 29–31Atlantic City
EndedFreeFamilyCultural
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Free 40th-year kite festival on the Wildwood beach over Memorial Day weekend.
May 22–25Wildwood
EndedFreeMusicArtisanFood Festival
Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival
Free Washington Street arts and music street festival in Hoboken.
Sun, May 17Hoboken
EndedFreeFood FestivalMusicFamily
New Jersey Seafood Festival
Free three-day seafood festival on the Belmar oceanfront.
Fri–Sun, May 15–17Belmar
EndedMusic
Cape May Exit Zero Jazz Festival
Three-day jazz festival across Cape May venues in mid-May.
Fri–Sun, May 15–17Cape May
EndedMusicCultural
Cape May Music Festival
Six-week classical, jazz and brass concert series across Cape May venues.
May 9 – Jun 21Cape May
EndedFreeFamilyCraftFood Festival
Ocean City Spring Block Party
Free spring street festival along ten blocks of Asbury Avenue in Ocean City.
Sat, May 2Ocean City